Management Accountant

Michael Page Business Support; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Management Accountant for an interim assignment in Hailsham. You will produce monthly management accounts, support budgets and forecasts, and perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate reporting during a busy period.

You will partner with stakeholders across the business, analyse financial performance and help drive financial planning, cash flow forecasting, and preparation for year-end activities.

Qualifications

• Strong background in accounting and finance.
• Immediately Available.
• Good communication skills to liaise effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and supporting financial reports.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and month-end review.
• Conduct financial performance analysis, identifying trends and risks.
• Partner with budget holders and operational stakeholders.
• Assist cash flow forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Support year-end audit preparation and provide documentation.
• Maintain financial controls and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and queries.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support to finance leadership.

Skills

Accounting background

Immediately Available

Communication skills

Job description

An experienced Management Accountant is required on an interim basis to support the production of monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliations. The role will involve partnering with stakeholders across the business, analysing financial performance, and helping ensure accurate and timely financial reporting during a busy period.

Client Details

A company based in Hailsham

Description

Production of monthly management accounts and supporting financial reports.

Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.

Balance sheet reconciliations and review of month-end processes.

Analysis of financial performance, identifying key trends and risks.

Business partnering with budget holders and operational stakeholders.

Assisting with cash flow forecasting and financial planning activities.

Supporting year-end audit preparation and providing required documentation.

Maintaining financial controls and ensuring compliance with internal procedures.

Investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies and queries.

Providing ad hoc financial analysis and support to the finance leadership team.

Profile

A successful Management Accountant should have:

• A strong background in accounting and finance.
• Immediately Available
• Good communication skills to liaise effectively with team members

Job Offer

• Equivalent to £40,000 per annum.
• Temporary contract based in Hailsham
• 25 days of holiday.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.